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Plaza Premium Group has opened its newest dining venture – The Summerhouse at KLIA Terminal 1. The Summerhouse aims to offer travellers “a seamless blend of comfort, convenience and culinary excellence”.
Manchester Airport has opened a new bar and brasserie in its Terminal 2 departure lounge, which is described as “fresh and modern, but also relaxed and comfortable”, with a strong focus on regional produce.
In this article, we share key highlights from the recent meeting of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group, featuring insights from Vantage Airport Group, LHR, DOH, Avolta, and Kinetic Consultancy.
Schiphol is redeveloping Lounge 2 for passengers mainly flying to destinations outside Europe. The catering and retail area is getting a new layout, with the passenger experience at the heart of the project.
Perth Airport is opening a new Little Creatures Bar & Café in Terminal 1 International, enhancing the customer experience with expanded F&B options for passengers. Little Creatures also operates from T3.
Ahead of his participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Adrian Keating, Executive Director Commercial, shares the PLAY vision for optimising and evolving commercial offerings.
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Sydney Airport has opened new dining venues – Betty’s Burgers, Oporto, and Mad Mex – reinforcing its focus on “new and exciting food concepts, elevating the casual dining experience across the airport”.
Alaska Airlines is serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier and offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, and for purchase in the Main Cabin and select lounges.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport and SSP have announced an extension of their partnership until at least 2036. A £9 million investment will completely transform the food and beverage offer at the airport.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport has upgraded its food & beverage offer with new cafés and restaurants in the departure hall and gate area after security, as it “systematically develops the customer experience”.
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport and SSP have announced an extension of their partnership until at least 2036. A £9 million investment will completely transform the food and beverage offer at the airport.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport has upgraded its food & beverage offer with new cafés and restaurants in the departure hall and gate area after security, as it “systematically develops the customer experience”.
Blue Islands has launched a new eSIM offering in partnership with eSIM Go for seamless mobile data when travelling. This is part of the airline’s “ongoing commitment to a customer-first approach”.
Dublin Airport has partnered with iCoupon to enhance the passenger journey through its innovative promotions product. This will foster “unprecedented collaboration between airlines, retailers and airport”.
In this video interview, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, shares her perspective on new ideas and opportunities to enhance e-commerce and retail in air transport, and the new partnership with Oman Air.
Travel technology platform Meili has announced a partnership with online travel agency Travelstart. They aim to redefine car rental distribution as part of a “commitment to innovation in travel”.
British Airways Executive Club Members spending in World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow can now collect Avios on their purchases, as part of efforts to “make a difference to customers’ travels”.
Zurich Airport has launched the first phase of its comprehensive e-commerce transformation, known as ZRH Comfort, in collaboration with Omnevo. The aim is to revolutionise CX with cutting-edge technology.
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